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Golden Week 2025 Adventures with the Dai Nippon Butokukai in Kyoto, Japan By Johnpaul Williams – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan – May 4, 2025 Kyoto’s Butokuden 武徳殿—architectural witness to over a century of discipline—hosted the 7th World Butoku Sai (WBS) during Golden Week. Marking 130 years of the Dai Nippon Butokukai 大日本武徳会 and 60 years of its International Division, this…

Fall 2025 Karate classes are now open! Join Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley in Menlo Park for dynamic Gōjū-Ryū training tailored for both kids and adults. Whether you're a complete beginner or returning black belt, our Monday & Wednesday classes offer traditional discipline, modern instruction, and a welcoming community. Spaces fill quickly—register now and begin your journey!

The 2025 Seiwakai Gasshuku brought Karate-ka from around the globe to Omagari Daisen for elite training and cultural exchange. Follow our journey through kihon, kata, testing, and competition—from the Budōkan to the JKF Gojūkai Taikai in Sendai. Discover how you or your club can join next year’s international experience.

Golden Week 2025 Adventures with the Dai Nippon Butokukai in Kyoto, Japan By Johnpaul Williams – May 4, 2025 I wanted to share my reflections on the recent 7th World Butoku Sai (WBS) in Kyoto, Japan, an event that proved to be a truly memorable and enriching experience. My participation was part of the Dai Nippon Butokukai International Division (DNBK ID) teams.

May / June 2025 SKSV Grading (Shinsa) Results By Johnpaul Williams – June 4, 2025 Karate is a journey with obstacles and setbacks, goals and milestones. Fortunately, Karate training also builds tenacity, mental pliability and fortitude. Congratulation to those who successfully graded. Club certificates are not preprinted in anticipation however are created after careful consideration of the applicants grading audition.

Grading application for participants of Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Redwood City and remote.

Many martial artists today claim to hold a “PhD in Karate”—but do such degrees actually exist? In this article, Johnpaul Williams of Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley addresses a direct question from a reader and publicly clarifies the academic reality: there is no accredited PhD program in Karatedō 空手道 anywhere in the world. This post explores legitimate academic paths, debunks fraudulent claims, and reinforces the importance of authenticity and integrity in Budō 武道.

Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley – April / May Newsletter New Season, Renewed SpiritCross Posted to email and on our website - Gojuryu.net 🌸 Welcome to Spring 季節の変わり目には新たな意志と共に稽古に励みましょう。 As the days grow longer here in California and cherry blossoms bloom in Kyoto, our dōjō 道場 enters a season of renewal. This season brings continued momentum, important announcements, and exciting opportunities to deepen our training and community spirit.

Traditional Karate vs. Commercial Martial Arts or Generalized Martial Arts: Why Authenticity Matters In today's diverse martial arts landscape, individuals face an essential choice between enrolling in a traditional karate dojo (道場) or opting for a generalized commercial martial arts club or mixed martial arts (MMA) gym. While each setting has unique advantages, the depth, authenticity, and holistic training found in traditional dōjō such as Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley (SKSV) typically offer a far more enriching and meaningful martial arts journey.

The world is a changing ... and far faster than others can beat us to it, we have constantly taken charge to grasp and hold on to our future. Last year we gifted the URL www.JKFGojukai.org to the Japan Karatedo Federation Gojukai overseas committee while at the same time partnered with HQ to create a member registration page out of JKFGojukai.net.

As we continue into the new year, our dojo is alive with renewed energy! Many of us are returning from the winter holidays, and new members are joining our ranks, bringing fresh enthusiasm to our training floor. Let’s prioritize safety, respect, and mutual support as we grow together, both physically and mentally. Stay Connected – Join Our WhatsApp Channel! To ensure…

The Elite Athletes Kata preserving historical Karate By Johnpaul Williams